The point of
the Summary is to convey the scope of your experience and background
and to
indicate to the reader your key strengths and areas of expertise.
This section should be
brief and value-oriented. This is your opportunity to combine and
build on similar aspects
of your background that may have been acquired over a period of
many years in a number
of different positions.
The Summary section
of your resume can also have the following titles:
- Background
- Background Summary
- Career Highlights
- Career Summary
- Highlights
- Highlights of Experience
- Professional Highlights
- Professional Profile
- Profile
- Summary of Experience
Description
Highlight the strengths
and accomplishments that support each topic. The Description
should consist of one or two strong sentences, three or four at
most. Good Descriptions
are short. These sentences should highlight the aspects of your
background that will
appeal most to a potential employer.
Compose your own Description or select one or more of the recommended Action Phrases.
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SUMMARY
Over 14 years' successful
experience in sales management and marketing. Consistently
made significant contributions to corporate goals for business
growth and profits. Created, implemented, and managed productive
marketing programs for tangibles and intangibles.
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Overview
Writing Your Resume